AP File PhotoWith veteran linebacker Julian Peterson's 3.5 sacks so far this season, the Detroit Lions got the better end of their offseason deal with the Seattle Seahawks.

Martin Mayhew has made a lot of moves during the relatively short time he's been the Detroit Lions' general manager.

While Mayhew has generally received credit regarding his acquisition of linebacker Julian Peterson from the Seattle Seahawks, there hasn't been a lot of talk about what a good deal it was from the standpoint of what the Lions gave up.

The Detroit News, Nov. 6: Peterson has been an effective run defender and pass-rush presence for the Lions. In seven games, Peterson has 3.5 sacks, which puts him on pace for eight to10 sacks for the season.

Redding has been a role player in Seattle's defensive-line rotation, with three starts in seven games, 10 tackles and no sacks. That puts Redding on pace to qualify as a disappointment. Since his eight-sack season in 2006, Redding has four sacks in 36 games.